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Death in the Nile

The couple insisted on paying Abid before the boarded the Felucca. He was curious, but never overly so as they had already included a large tip. “How far you want to go, Mister?” “Just out into the channel as far away from land as possible.” The breeze whispered across the Nile and Abid got on …

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Cleo

I cannot imagine you as Felicia,” he said. “You’re Cleo.” “Are you always in the habit of redefining your female companions?” “If you must know, it’s your hair. Your hair is far more Cleo than Felicia.” She laughed. “Now you’re being silly.” “Sorry it’s a little bugbear of mine,” he said. “Underneath it all, however, …

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The Teapot

Jamal and Raif lugged the huge item back to the shop. “What in heaven’s name have you got there?” asked their father. “A giant teapot!” they exclaimed proudly. “Why?” said their father. “We had to buy it – it is so cool!” answered Jamal. “Oh really?” said his father. “How much?” “Um…” “HOW much?” “Six …

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Who ate my Maid?

Rahila had a beautiful apartment in the heart of the bazaar in Cairo with treasures she had collected from all over the world. To look after her treasures she employed a maid. The maid, who was very good at her job, was the smallest person Rahila had ever seen. Rahila also had the largest dog …

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The Tale of Two Flags

Hamid and Ali were playing in the street one day when Hamid asked a poignant question. “Who do we belong to?” “What do you mean?” “Well firstly I know we belong to our families at home.” “Yes, that’s true.” “Secondly, if we are all together at school, we would belong to the school!” “Yes, that …

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Part One – Vegas

When he awoke from the nightmare, his body was still in it, and his legs where were he’d left them, thrashing around under the sheet; somehow he forced himself up and staggered, naked, into the bathroom. He turned on the basin tap and threw water over his face. Then he turned, staring down at the …

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Part Two – Egypt

Felicia was not prepared for the hubbub as they exited the airport. However, Omar had booked a car to pick them up. “You’re staying at the Fairmont,” he said. “It’s not far from here, and the meetings are just down the road.” The Fairmont was a modern hotel on the outside, but its interior was …

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